Boy Names That Start With H
9 of the 20 boy names beginning with H here are English, more than any other origin among them. They come from 9 origins in all, and Henry and Hudson are among the 2 that the US Social Security Administration ranks. Another 28 are on the girl names page.
20 Boy Names Starting With H
| Name | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| HamzaArabic | Arabic | Lion, steadfast |
| HankEnglish/Dutch | English/Dutch | Ruler of the home |
| HarlanEnglish | English | Hare land, rocky land |
| HaroldEnglish | English | Army ruler |
| HarrisonEnglish | English | Son of Harry |
| HarryEnglish | English | Home ruler |
| HarveyFrench | French | Battle worthy |
| HassanArabic | Arabic | Handsome, good |
| HayesEnglish | English | Hedged area |
| HeathEnglish | English | Uncultivated land, heather |
| HectorGreek | Greek | Holding fast, steadfast |
| HendrixDutch | Dutch | Son of Hendrik (Henry) |
| HenryPopularGerman | German | Ruler of the home |
| HezekiahHebrew | Hebrew | God strengthens |
| HoldenEnglish | English | Hollow valley |
| HoustonScottish | Scottish | Hugh's town |
| HudsonPopularEnglish | English | Son of Hugh |
| HughGerman | German | Mind, spirit |
| HugoGerman | German | Mind, intellect |
| HuxleyEnglish | English | Hucc's meadow |
Explore boy names beginning with H — from the eight-king legacy of Henry to the frontier spirit of Hudson and the stately charm of Harrison.
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Boy names starting with H: FAQ
How many boy names start with H?
20, out of 51 names on the letter overall. That is what this catalogue holds today rather than every boy name in use anywhere — entries are added over time, and the figure is counted from the dataset, so it moves with it.
What are the most popular boy names starting with H?
2 of them are marked popular here: Henry, Hudson. The mark follows the US Social Security Administration's published ranks, so it describes births in the United States rather than taste anywhere else.
Where can I see girl names starting with H?
28 girl names on this letter have their own list at /baby-names/letter/h/girl, and the combined page at /baby-names/letter/h shows all 51 together with their gender.